Divorce Mediation, Communications, and the Benefit to Children

Divorce Mediation, Communications, and the Benefit to Children

As Divorcing parents, you want your children to experience the least amount of stress and anxiety, as they move to the next stage of their lives.

Consequently, many couples choose Mediation over Litigation. The focus on communications is how Mediation can help children adjust to the new family order.

About Mediation

Divorce Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (or ADR). It is a process that takes place in more relaxed surroundings outside of Court. Mediation is private, whereas, a Divorce proceeding in Court is public and open to scrutiny.  Litigation is lengthy, expensive, and often contentious. It is also difficult for children to endure, since they are extremely sensitive to conflict. Mediation, on the other hand, is a civil, respectful Divorce option that provides couples with the ability to control the outcome. It is normally less expensive and less time-consuming than Litigation and not as emotionally trying for children, as an adversarial courtroom proceeding.

Teamwork and Communications

As parents, you worked as a Team in raising your children. You can carry that ability into Mediation. A trained Mediator will provide guidance during sessions based on cooperation and open communications. In harmony with your Divorce Agreement, the two of you can create a Parenting Plan that acts as a parental roadmap for the future and helps you address the needs of your children.

A Look Ahead

Your ability to solve problems during Mediation will set a good example for your children. You will likely find that your ability to communicate will see future benefits. Open communications will be key in maintaining relationships with your children and in building a different; yet, a healthy, functional, and solid, family structure, in a Post-Divorce world.